The LGBTQ Resource Center is closed until further notice. Staff are working remotely and available to assist students, please reach out directly for any assistance. Please see our calendar for updates about events and programs moved online. For student resources and support during the COVID-19 outbreak, please visit the SSRI Resources page or the UArizona COVID-19 page.

For Students

The University of Arizona Housing & Residential Life is committed to creating an inclusive campus housing environment for people of all genders and identities. They understand how much your living arrangements can affect your life on campus, and want to work with you to determine the best options for you.

HOUSING APPLICATION

In your housing application, you will be able to select your gender identity. If you select “Transgender/Self-identify,” you will be prompted to answer a few questions. These will help Housing to start a personal dialogue with you to help determine the best housing option for you.

HOUSING OPTIONS

Social Justice Theme Community
The Social Justice Theme Community is a space that celebrates and affirms the diverse backgrounds of all its residents. Whether ability, body size/appearance, gender identity and expression, nationality, political affiliation, sexual orientation, social class, race, religion/spirituality, or other identities, students are encouraged to bring their whole selves to Social Justice Theme Community. The community is a safe space in Pima Hall where students may discuss their differences and pluralistic identities without fear of slurs, attacks or discrimination. The community also offers the option of gender-inclusive roommate pairings, for those interested.

Open Housing
Open Housing is intended to create a comfortable living environment for transgender and gender non-conforming residents as well as any student who wants to live with someone of a different gender. More information can be found in the Open Housing section of the Housing website.

The UA Campus Pantry is located downstairs in the Student Union with the entrance across from the UA Bookstore. All you need to use the pantry is your Cat Card. The UA Campus Pantry asks no further questions or takes record of personal information.

Our new hours for this semester are as follows:

Wednesdays from 12-7 pm and Fridays from 11-3 pm This year we are trying to be more sustainable, so if you bring your own bag you will get an additional item. Don't worry if you do not have your own bag- we will have paper bags you can use.

The Office of Student Engagement & Career Development supports the University of Arizona to develop in-demand employable skills within and beyond the classroom, design and implement a career plan catered to personal strengths and values, and engage in experiences that expand student’s capacity to lead and solve challenges.

Every semester the Institute for LGBT Studies publishes a list of courses with LGBT content. For an up-to-date list of courses, please visit the Institute for LGBT Studies:https://lgbt.arizona.edu/lgbtqclassescampus

We have GREAT news! The new Survivor Advocacy website is now live!! This means that campus and community partners can now refer students to confidential advocates through the website. Please visit: https://survivoradvocacy.arizona.edu/

The Survivor Advocacy program provides confidential support and advocacy services to student survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. We provide advocacy and services rooted in empowerment and community-based support, are survivor-focused, and relationship-based. As a reminder, if you are a UA staff and/or faculty making a referral to Survivor Advocacy does not absolve you of your mandated duty to report incidents of sexual or gender-based violence regarding a students to Title IX. More on mandated reporting can be found here: https://www.titleix.arizona.edu/reporting_responsibility_for_employees

The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University prohibits discrimination in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and is committed to maintaining an environment free from sexual harassment and retaliation. For more information, please visit the Office of Institutional Equity.